Katherine M. Pace Resume
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Excellent communication skills: written and public speaking
Demonstrates leadership, strong cross-team collaboration, and self-motivated
Strong work ethic and adept in flexible thinking, quick learning, and conquering new challenges in a fast-paced environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harvest Intern, Dobbes Family Estate, Dundee, OR Sept. 2020- Present
Assist the production and winemaking staff with all harvest-related activities; including but not limited to, processing and sorting fruit, racking and pumping of juice and wine, moving hoses and other equipment, punch downs, filling and emptying barrels, making chemical additions to juice and wine, and accurately completing work orders. Safely handle chemicals to clean and sanitize all winery equipment, in addition to safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
Administrative Assistant, Contract, Remote Nov. 2019-March 2020
Assisted with administrative tasks for the dissolution of PJMK Productions and simultaneous reconstruction into Faction Media Group. Scheduled and attended meetings for business strategy and development. Successfully created a streamlined system to capture and organize information. Created systems in place for hiring/onboarding, payroll, invoicing, and compliance methods.
Sales Executive, In-Quest Wine & Spirits, Sarasota, FL April 2018- Dec 2019
Consistently Top Sales Performer. Developed new markets while expanding current business relationships by providing support, education, and guidance to over 100 accounts. Remained current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors. Organized and executed wine dinners, tastings and educational classes for my accounts’ staff and or wine clubs to increase sales. Implemented a new mobile app ordering and tracking system to increase productivity. Represented In-Quest Wine & Spirits on business trips to Italy to meet with suppliers and select the new Italian wine portfolio.
Managing Sommelier, Try Wine, St. Petersburg, FL Sept. 2017- April 2018
Educated customers on the available wines and suggested corresponding selections according to taste. Described and provided general information about the curated fine wine selection. Organized and executed special and private events. Assisted in purchased curated selection. Compiled and maintained the In-House Wine List.
Harvest Intern Experience, Casaloste, Italy Sept. 2017
Assisted with guided tours and tastings at the winery. Labeled and packaged bottles for global shipments. Learned about the tradition and methods of producing Chianti wines.
EDUCATION
Bachelors’ of Arts: International Studies, Spanish; Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL 2016
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board & Founding Member, Florida Futures Project, St. Petersburg, FL Jan. 2019- Present
As a founding member of this project, I assist in building and launching our project for a more sustainable future. Our goal is to engage the next generation to help address and solve real problems that Florida is facing. This year we hosted an essay scholarship competition where students address one of three prompts. The winner will be announced later this academic year and will receive a cash prize to use for future studies. Assisted with blog posts on Wordpress, and with a basic knowledge of SEO best practices, beginning a social media presence.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES AND SOCIETIES
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wine 2019
WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wine & Spirits 2017
TEFL Certification (150 hour) 2016
Phi Beta Kappa, Member since 2015
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Excellent communication skills: written and public speaking
Demonstrates leadership, strong cross-team collaboration, and self-motivated
Strong work ethic and adept in flexible thinking, quick learning, and conquering new challenges in a fast-paced environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harvest Intern, Dobbes Family Estate, Dundee, OR Sept. 2020- Present
Assist the production and winemaking staff with all harvest-related activities; including but not limited to, processing and sorting fruit, racking and pumping of juice and wine, moving hoses and other equipment, punch downs, filling and emptying barrels, making chemical additions to juice and wine, and accurately completing work orders. Safely handle chemicals to clean and sanitize all winery equipment, in addition to safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
Administrative Assistant, Contract, Remote Nov. 2019-March 2020
Assisted with administrative tasks for the dissolution of PJMK Productions and simultaneous reconstruction into Faction Media Group. Scheduled and attended meetings for business strategy and development. Successfully created a streamlined system to capture and organize information. Created systems in place for hiring/onboarding, payroll, invoicing, and compliance methods.
Sales Executive, In-Quest Wine & Spirits, Sarasota, FL April 2018- Dec 2019
Consistently Top Sales Performer. Developed new markets while expanding current business relationships by providing support, education, and guidance to over 100 accounts. Remained current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors. Organized and executed wine dinners, tastings and educational classes for my accounts’ staff and or wine clubs to increase sales. Implemented a new mobile app ordering and tracking system to increase productivity. Represented In-Quest Wine & Spirits on business trips to Italy to meet with suppliers and select the new Italian wine portfolio.
Managing Sommelier, Try Wine, St. Petersburg, FL Sept. 2017- April 2018
Educated customers on the available wines and suggested corresponding selections according to taste. Described and provided general information about the curated fine wine selection. Organized and executed special and private events. Assisted in purchased curated selection. Compiled and maintained the In-House Wine List.
Harvest Intern Experience, Casaloste, Italy Sept. 2017
Assisted with guided tours and tastings at the winery. Labeled and packaged bottles for global shipments. Learned about the tradition and methods of producing Chianti wines.
EDUCATION
Bachelors’ of Arts: International Studies, Spanish; Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL 2016
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board & Founding Member, Florida Futures Project, St. Petersburg, FL Jan. 2019- Present
As a founding member of this project, I assist in building and launching our project for a more sustainable future. Our goal is to engage the next generation to help address and solve real problems that Florida is facing. This year we hosted an essay scholarship competition where students address one of three prompts. The winner will be announced later this academic year and will receive a cash prize to use for future studies. Assisted with blog posts on Wordpress, and with a basic knowledge of SEO best practices, beginning a social media presence.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES AND SOCIETIES
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wine 2019
WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wine & Spirits 2017
TEFL Certification (150 hour) 2016
Phi Beta Kappa, Member since 2015